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Sound Check: While music gets the spotlight, let’s ensure business and outdoor events aren’t left in the silent disco
By Michael Hirst OBE, Chair of the UKEVENTS Advocacy and Government Relations Working Group In the world of events, recognition and support are pivotal to fostering a thriving industry which delivers on government priorities in growing the visitor and wider economy. The recent announcement of a £5 million grant by Arts Council England for the… Read more
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Political landscape and policy agenda discussed at The Business of Events: UK Policy Forum
More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster. The forum was an official event as part of the Department for Business and Trade’s International… Read more
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Special Advisor to the UN World Tourism Organisation to provide closing address at UK Policy Forum
The Business of Events can announce Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and Dr Helge A Wurdemann, Professor and Chair of Robotics and Head of the Soft Haptics & Robotics Lab at University College London as the final speakers for the UK Policy Forum, which will… Read more
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Senthil Gopinath, CEO of ICCA, among latest speakers confirmed for UK Policy Forum
The Business of Events is pleased to announce its latest confirmed speakers and contributors ahead of its UK Policy Forum, which takes place on 8th November at IET London: Savoy Place. The strong line-up includes Senthil Gopinath, CEO of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Chris Gallon, CEO EMEA, Clarion Events, Laura Wilson, Head of Convention… Read more
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Events Industry Alliance publishes its key policy asks
The Events Industry Alliance (EIA) has published its new policy asks in their second Parliamentary event as they look towards the next general election. The event was attended by the Science, Innovation and Technology John Whittingdale OBE and Shadow Leader of the Commons Lucy Powell, in addition to CEOs from across the exhibitions and business events… Read more
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UK Policy Forum: first speakers and contributors confirmed
The strong line-up includes BBC Newsnight Political Editor Nicholas Watt, major event producer Martin Green CBE, Identity’s Michael Gietzen, Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, and Shonali Devereaux, who will moderate the event. Read more